The Red Sea is a vital waterway for global trade, connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Aden through the Suez Canal. Approximately 12 percent of global shipping traffic normally passes through the Red Sea, including key oil shipments and commercial goods. The Red Sea attacks began on November 19, 2023, when Houthi forces … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a message to Iran on Wednesday night, warning the country that, because of its “LETHAL” support of the Houthis terrorist organization, they will pay the consequences. “We see your LETHAL support to The Houthis. We know exactly what you are doing,” Hegseth said in a post on X. “You know … Read more
US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term – a time for the United States and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100-day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Niall Stanage … Read more
EU readies ‘plan B’ should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks Financial Times How does Europe want the Ukraine war to end? dw.com If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that AP News If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do? The New York Times EU readies ‘plan … Read more
The US is pivoting back to fossil fuels, China is ramping up renewables, while Europe is trying to catch up. It is not just a race to cut emissions. The scramble for clean energy is turning into a battle over political and economic dominance. In the United States, President Donald Trump is moving to fast-track … Read more
Fruits While the large majority of apples (95 percent) and oranges (80 percent) are grown domestically, especially in the US states of Washington, California and Florida, tropical fruits like bananas (one percent domestically grown), pineapples (10 percent), and avocados (10 percent) are primarily imported from countries like Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico. Vegetables Similarly, the … Read more
EACH DAY President Donald Trump changes the terms of his trade war with the world. One constant, though, is Mr Trump’s confidence that America can win a pain-infliction contest with China. The president’s self-assurance reflects a cherished belief: that previous leaders allowed China to steal American jobs and industries through a mixture of naivety and … Read more
It was an election result that looked not just improbable but impossible just a few months ago. Canada has voted in the Liberal Party for another term in government. That’s a rare fourth consecutive mandate for the centre-left party. Mark Carney, a former central banker and economist, will stay on as prime minister. He’ll be … Read more
Police say a murder investigation has been launched after a deadly shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala. At least three people have been killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala, police say. In a statement on Tuesday, police said they had received calls from members of the public who heard noises … Read more
The White House calls the decision ‘hostile’ as the e-commerce company denies any proposal is under consideration. Amazon may soon show how much tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will cost consumers who shop on the company’s platform, according to new reporting from the outlet Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan. … Read more